(2020) SG Anthony Leal to IU

[GloryDays 5,890]

On 4/11/2020 at 8:06 AM, Honkyman said:

Leal seems reasonably athletic. He apparently can shoot and seems to have high basketball IQ. But the opposition in these clips appears weak. We'll see how his talent translates at the next level. He kind of reminds me of Pat Graham who was also an Indiana Mr. Basketball and played at IU. Graham was 6'5" and was a very good shooter. He was never a star at IU but usually played off the bench averaging 8.6 points a game.  He battled some injuries so that may have affected his production. He hit 48% from three-point range. If Leal can approach that percentage he will be beloved by IU fans after the poor shooting we've suffered through over the past three years.

Injury definitely changed Pat's game.He could jump out of the gym before the knee.

[MikeRoberts 6,834]

Love your optimism but after what we've endured as a program, I'd be tickled to death with an Elite 8.  There really is a lot of luck involved in making it to the Final Four.

There is but that is why Archie needs to have us as a top 25 team 9/10 years. If we are, we will find our way into the elite 8/final four. Will have some bad luck and good luck but we need to play the odds by being good pretty much every year


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[jk34 1,105]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Love your optimism but after what we've endured as a program, I'd be tickled to death with an Elite 8.  There really is a lot of luck involved in making it to the Final Four.

So what you're saying,  is we are past due for some good luck!

[mdn82 25,456]

There is but that is why Archie needs to have us as a top 25 team 9/10 years. If we are, we will find our way into the elite 8/final four. Will have some bad luck and good luck but we need to play the odds by being good pretty much every year


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Agreed. I know there was some thought Kentucky underplayed their preseason ranking. If you put me in the top five every year to start the season, chances are most years you will be in a position to make a run. It’s kind of crazy how much stability they truly have had with their model. I bet Calipari has aged in dog years regardless.


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[WayneFleekHoosier 46,747]

There is but that is why Archie needs to have us as a top 25 team 9/10 years. If we are, we will find our way into the elite 8/final four. Will have some bad luck and good luck but we need to play the odds by being good pretty much every year

 

 

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I think we were a fringe preseason top25 team next year. I had us around 27-30.

 

We get Lander and others keep losing to the draft I could see us around 20. It would be nice to start the season in the top 25 with some clout and enthusiasm.

 

 

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[BGVille Hoosierfan 2,882]

I think we were a fringe preseason top25 team next year. I had us around 27-30.
 
We get Lander and others keep losing to the draft I could see us around 20. It would be nice to start the season in the top 25 with some clout and enthusiasm.
 
 
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This is the first time in a long time, I am truly optimistic (and not just cautiously optimistic) heading into a season. Assuming Lander comes in this summer, I will be VERY surprised if we’re not preseason top 25. There really is no reason this team does not finish in the top 5/6 of the B1G this next year. iIf we miraculously are able to bring in a true shooter via grad transfer (assuming a spot opens up), then I’m gonna go ahead and purchase my Final Four tickets in Indy (I kid, I kid)!


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,959]

Freshman focus article from Inside The Hall on Leal

https://www.insidethehall.com/2020/06/16/freshman-focus-anthony-leal/?fbclid=IwAR1YkcxVyZw93D1dcwgCR8qh6AwmRbcmxL8He1m_YGDFjG3ijlcvOJMc3hM

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,959]

Bloomington native Leal ready to take next step in basketball journey with Hoosiers

https://www.foxsports.com/indiana/story/bloomington-anthony-leal-next-step-indiana-hoosiers-basketball-101320?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

[ray 1,559]

https://www.insidethehall.com/

[Chris007 42,106]

26 minutes ago, ray said:

https://www.insidethehall.com/

From what I understand from practice, his work ethic is off the charts. He stays after practice every day to work on his game. He's been shooting it really well also. I think his D has to get better and learn the speed of the college game. 

[Honkyman 1,670]

If Leal hits his shots he'll get some playing time. But as the profile indicates, there is a lot of competition for his position. Even if Leal shoots well, will he play ahead of the more experienced Durham and Franklin? Maybe not much if Durham's and Franklin's 3-point shooting improve.

[Uspshoosier 44,225]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

From what I understand from practice, his work ethic is off the charts. He stays after practice every day to work on his game. He's been shooting it really well also. I think his D has to get better and learn the speed of the college game. 

And just think that Galloway is the freshman getting talked about the most in practice.    Future looks bright down in Bloomington.     I’m so glad those 2 ended up coming to IU.  

[IUc2016 6,925]

Has there been any chatter regarding how Galloway is shooting the ball? I don't think anyone questions his basketball IQ, toughness, defense, etc. but the biggest worry has always been his shooting. 

[Stuhoo 75,564]

1 minute ago, IUc2016 said:

Has there been any chatter regarding how Galloway is shooting the ball? I don't think anyone questions his basketball IQ, toughness, defense, etc. but the biggest worry has always been his shooting. 

 

Yes...exceeding his prior performance.

Whether that translates to being good enough for high-level game speed will not be answered until there are high-level games.

 

[IUc2016 6,925]

Just now, Stuhoo said:

 

Yes...exceeding his prior performance.

Whether that translates to being good enough for high-level game speed will not be answered until there are high-level games.

 

thanks for the reply, good to hear. 

[Chris007 42,106]

9 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

And just think that Galloway is the freshman getting talked about the most in practice.    Future looks bright down in Bloomington.     I’m so glad those 2 ended up coming to IU.  

I know Galloway will be one of my favs. Just love the way he plays but yes the future looks bright on this rainy day. 

[Chris007 42,106]

5 minutes ago, IUc2016 said:

Has there been any chatter regarding how Galloway is shooting the ball? I don't think anyone questions his basketball IQ, toughness, defense, etc. but the biggest worry has always been his shooting. 

Galloway is going to play, maybe even start a couple of games. His defense, IQ everything you mentioned is going to get him minutes. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,747]

Galloway is going to play, maybe even start a couple of games. His defense, IQ everything you mentioned is going to get him minutes. 

He’s “sneaky” athletic. Lol. I like this class.


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,959]

Player preview from The Daily Hoosier

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/indiana-basketball-2020-21-player-previews-anthony-leal/?fbclid=IwAR3IVNoN_x9vl8PehEVWUGcVPEXkWQ9gn_f3mdo6jJJoHX1rde9GQvf1__g

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,959]

Ongoing series of player previews from Alec Lasley.

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